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Kristine E. Snyder

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Positive and professional, working in the legal profession for over twenty years. For the past six years, have worked as an Independent Contractor in the animal field on commercial and television productions. Prior to having an extensive history in the legal profession, worked in several medical offices. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Dedicated team player with good communication skills who has worked in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

SOS Safety On Sets
10.2020 - Current
  • Oversee safety of animals on set as Humane Representative.
  • Communicate with production and animal handler in regards to animals safety.
  • Document events on set in regard to animals well-being.
  • Ensure that production and crew are respectful of animal talent.
  • Advise regarding animal safety and welfare issues.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding creative content being produced.

Independent Contractor- Animal Handler

All Creatures Great And Small
09.2017 - Current
  • Animal Handler on film, commerical and sets.
  • Handled multiple dogs and cats on set.
  • Transport animals to set.
  • Communicate with production and crew in regards to the actions needed.
  • Ensure the safety of the animal talent.
  • Maintain confidentiality in regards to content being produced.

Assistant Corporate Manager

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
04.2017 - 05.2022
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Screened, scheduled, and interviewed candidates for open positions.
  • Processed and onboarded new employees.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Handled Travel arrangements for managing partner.
  • Maintained managing partner’s schedule .
  • Maintained associates schedules for satellite office locations and rotation schedules.
  • Answered and Screened all new estate calls.
  • Handled paralegal rotation schedule.
  • Organized office events.
  • Monitored reviews on social media.

Estates Paralegal

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
09.2004 - 04.2017
  • Prepared petitions and affidavits for court.
  • Worked on files from beginning to end.
  • Reviewed accountings.
  • Collections of estate assets.
  • Research to locate beneficiaries and distributes.
  • Obtained date of death information for estate tax purpose.
  • Trained and supervised junior paralegals
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Managed scheduling of deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.

Administrative Assistant

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
09.2002 - 09.2004
  • Basic Administrative tasks: filing, photo copying, faxing
  • Maintained business files.
  • Followed up on outstanding client bills.
  • Retrieved file information and made copies for authorized users.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing mail for firm.
  • Prepared seminar packets.
  • Booked seminars and handled seminar advertising
  • Attended seminars to meet and greet clients and schedule appointments.
  • Backup on phones

File Clerk

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
09.2001 - 09.2002


  • Maintained organized filing system to facilitate easy retrieval of documents.
  • Archived and disposed of documents according to established policies.
  • Retrieved file information and made copies for authorized users.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing mail for firm.

Receptionist

Lombardo Ophthalmology
08.2000 - 09.2002
  • Checked in patients and scheduled appointments.
  • Filing.
  • Prepared patients for in office procedures.
  • Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated client records.

File Clerk

Maimonides Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Maintained organized filing system to facilitate easy retrieval of documents.
  • Retrieved file information and made copies for authorized users.
  • Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.

Receptionist and file clerk

Douglas Finn, MD
09.1993 - 05.1998
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding patients.
  • Answered multi-line phones.
  • Scheduled appointments.
  • Maintained patient files.
  • Billing.

Education

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY

Skills

  • Microsoft, Abacus, GEMS accounting, Excel, Notary Public
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Travel Itineraries
  • Database Maintenance
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Management Training

Certification

Notary Public

Interests and Hobbies

  

Dog training, Agility, on the Board of Directors of Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club, traveling, gardening.

Timeline

Independent Contractor

SOS Safety On Sets
10.2020 - Current

Independent Contractor- Animal Handler

All Creatures Great And Small
09.2017 - Current

Assistant Corporate Manager

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
04.2017 - 05.2022

Estates Paralegal

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
09.2004 - 04.2017

Administrative Assistant

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
09.2002 - 09.2004

File Clerk

Connors And Sullivan, PLLC
09.2001 - 09.2002

Receptionist

Lombardo Ophthalmology
08.2000 - 09.2002

File Clerk

Maimonides Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000

Receptionist and file clerk

Douglas Finn, MD
09.1993 - 05.1998

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Kristine E. Snyder